Rubber Market Ends Mixed For Third Straight Day

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed for the third consecutive day on Friday, tracking regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Ringgit Extends Gains Against US Dollar On Improved Risk Appetite

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained firm against the US dollar at the opening on Friday, supported by sustained demand for the local currency amid improving risk appetite among traders and investors.

TERAJU Introduces New Fund To Accelerate Scaling Of Bumiputera Companies In Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, April 9 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) has introduced the Bumiputera Sabah and Sarawak Scale-Up Fund (BSSF) as a strategic driver to accelerate the growth and scaling of Bumiputera companies in Sabah.

MBSB IB Positive On Construction Sector On Resilient Demand, Stronger Project Execution

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) has maintained a positive stance on the construction sector, backed by resilient private sector demand and stronger public project execution.

B100 Biodiesel Can Be A Competitive, Sustainable Alternative Energy Source - FELDA

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- B100, a 100 per cent palm oil-based biodiesel, has the potential to emerge as a more competitive and sustainable alternative energy source amid uncertainties arising from the West Asia crisis, said Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA) chairman Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.

Labuan Port Strengthens Role As Oil And Gas Support Hub

LABUAN, April 7 (Bernama) -- Labuan Port continues to play a strategic role as an industrial support hub, particularly for the oil and gas sector, with about 70 per cent of its cargo activities linked to the industry.

Govt Views Impact Of Global Energy Crisis On SMEs, Health Industry Seriously -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The government is taking the impact of the global energy crisis on various industry players, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and the healthcare sector, seriously, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Advances To End Higher Vs US Dollar On West Asia Ceasefire Hopes

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today as optimism over a potential West Asia ceasefire improved risk appetite.

90 Pct Of Industry Players Expect Supply Chain Disruptions Within Two Weeks — FMM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- A Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) survey found that 90 per cent of over 200 respondents expect supply chain disruptions within the next two weeks due to the West Asia conflict.

Labuan Holds Workshop To Drive Action-oriented Solutions, Boost Economic Competitiveness

LABUAN, April 6 (Bernama) -- Addressing regulatory gaps, infrastructure constraints, and talent shortages is critical to unlocking Labuan’s economic potential, with stakeholders calling for stronger coordination and faster policy execution to drive sustainable growth.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, West Asia Tensions Weigh On Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, as sentiment was pressured by escalating tensions in West Asia and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.

Dr Ling’s Vision Laid Foundation For Malaysia’s Logistics Talent Development

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 (Bernama) -- The late Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik was instrumental in developing human capital and a visionary in recognising the logistics industry as a key pillar of Malaysia’s economic growth.